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Government releases planning reform update

Minister Mick Gentleman today released a project update on the ACT Government's reforms of the Territory’s planning system.

New procurement process will reward ethical suppliers

Come February, the ACT Government will introduce a new procurement process to ensure government contracts go to the most ethical suppliers.

Food relief network wins ACT Resilient Australia awards

The 2021 Resilient Australia Awards for the ACT this week honoured a food relief network and a fireman photographer, among others.

Canberra in safe hands with new fire officers

Ten ACT Fire & Rescue firefighters graduated today. These newly promoted Station Officers will now lead their fire crews.

ACT has new chief fire officer

Matthew Mavity has been appointed the new Chief Officer of ACT Fire and Rescue – the service's first homegrown Chief Officer.

Ten-year plan for the Bush Capital’s nature reserves

The Canberra Nature Park Reserve Management Plan, published today, sets out how the ACT's bushland will be managed over the next decade.

Laws to support emergency responders

Changes to the ACT laws are intended to better support emergency responders, after Minister Mick Gentleman introduced legislation today.

AMC hostage incident appropriately handled, but chemical agents policy needed

The first hostage situation at the Alexander Maconochie Centre was appropriately managed, but concerns remain about using chemical agents.

Planning a new plan for the Murrumbidgee River Corridor

The ACT Government believes it is time for a new plan for managing the Murrumbidgee River Corridor - and wants public input.

New nature reserve opens in the Molonglo Valley

Canberra’s newest nature reserve opened today: Namarag, in the Molonglo Valley, once a special place for the Ngunnawal people.

Grassfires cause for concern as ACT 2021-22 bushfire season begins

The ACT’s 2021-22 bushfire season officially launched yesterday, however it’s not bushfires that authorities are immediately concerned about.

More trees and green spaces required for residences

New residential developments in Canberra must have more trees and green space, if a proposed variation to the ACT Territory Plan goes ahead.

Online resources to keep hospitality workers safe

New online resources and training modules on the Safe21 online platform are designed to protect the ACT’s hospitality workers.

ACT 2021–22 bushfire season begins in November

The ACT’s 2021–22 bushfire season will officially begin on 1 November – one month later than usual, the ACTESA announced.

Report into strip search at AMC: Human rights must be considered

Following the strip search of an Indigenous woman at the Alexander Maconochie Centre, human rights must be considered, a report states.

Canberra Hospital expansion DA ‘called in’

The approval of the centrepiece building of the Canberra Hospital Expansion has been called in by Minister for Planning Mick Gentleman.

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